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The sign put up by Hastings Fire Department Investigators looking for community input for the Lions Park warming house fire.
HFD looks for community input to Lions Park warming house fire regarding arson
After a fire burned down the Lions Park warming house the morning of Aug. 25, 2024, the Hastings Fire Department began investigating the source of the fire. On Wednesday, Aug. 29, Hastings Fre … more
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Lilah, Leo, and Harper in front of the Wilson Park sign.
Hastings locals take survey of community parks
Parks often serve as a linchpin of a community. They are where children go to play, where families gather for sporting events and generally serve as a space available for whatever the public needs. … more
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Rep. Angie Craig spoke to the need of community-focused solutions to issues of drug abuse.
Devin J. Norring Foundation hosts Fentanyl prevention and awareness event
As of 2022, Aug. 21 marks National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. It is a day remembering those who have been lost to the drug and helping to make sure that people are aware of the dangers … more
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Hastings city officials and members of the various committees in charge of directing Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 gather around the newly unveiled logo.
Logo for Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 revealed
On Thursday August 22, Hastings unveiled the logo for the 2026 Hockey Day Minnesota that will take place in Hastings. The event, hosted by the Confluence Hotel, brought together sponsors, members of … more
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Firefighters received a call at 3 a.m. Sunday morning about a fire at Lions Park.
Lions Park warming shelter burns
Residents awoke to the sound of sirens early Sunday morning as Hastings firefighters arrived at Lions Park. Around 3:00 a.m. the Hastings fire department received a call for a possible structure fire … more
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What goes into a Dakota County election?
Locked away in a windowless room on the lowest levels of the Dakota County Government Center, behind secure doors and a chain link fence, under the constant supervision of security cameras and under … more
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The south side of the mural celebrates spring with the bold sunset, spring flowers and a white tail deer. The west side of the mural celebrates fall. As you look at this side of the mural with the raccoon and fall colors you will notice McNamara Stadium at Todd Field off in the distance, a perfect not to the history of Raider sports.
Arts and Culture Commission completes Roadside Park project
The Hastings Arts and Culture Commission has been busy lately with the completion of the ‘Paint by Numbers’ community project at the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Roadside Park and a … more
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Building Bridges lunch highlights Chamber, ISD partnership
The Hastings Chamber of Commerce and leadership from ISD 200 met with local business owners and representatives on Aug. 13 for the Building Bridges Industry Partner lunch. At the lunch, Chamber of … more
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Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 Committee to host logo unveiling
The Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 Committee will host a logo unveiling event on August 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Confluence, 200 2nd Street West, in downtown Hastings. The event opens to the public at 6:30 … more
The Fahey family was named Dakota County’s Sesquicentennial Farm in 2024. Pictured at the fair are (from left) Dakota County Commissioners Bill Droste, Mary Hamann-Roland and Laurie Halverson; Jack Fahey; Commissioner Liz Workman; Tom, Chad and Kathy Fahey; Commissioners Joe Atkins, Mike Slavik and Mary Liz Holberg; and Wally and Oliver Fahey. Dakota County photo
Farm families honored at Dakota County Fair
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners hit the road Aug. 6 to recognize local farm families, 4-H youth and the county’s 175th anniversary at the Dakota County Fair in Farmington. Commissioner … more
Ashley Carl spent Thursday morning talking to Hastings Area Rotary Club members about her family’s non-profit called Ability 2 Believe. This fledgling non-profit looks to support families with children who have special needs.
Ability 2 Believe: A local foundation supporting families with special needs
Becoming a parent is extremely rewarding, yet it adds a certain unknown for new parents. Thankfully, new parents of normal, healthy children have a plethora of resources and support to navigate life … more
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Dakota County Fair showcases 4H talent
In anxious quiet, white-clad youths parade cattle through the Henry and Katie Fox Show Arena before judges and audience alike. They hold the cows’ heads, pushing them in line and holding them … more
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The highlight of the Mankato game was this three-run bomb to dead center from Evan Nelson to give the Raiders the lead in the first inning. From there, the Hastings bats went quiet, and they fell 13-3.
Legion season ends early at state
The Hastings Legion Baseball Team started their week with their second send off to state in as many years. The brief celebration took place at Legion Post 47 in Hastings on Wednesday where they did a … more
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Director of Teaching and Learning Andrew Hodges spoke about the 21-teacher review team flagging this "image of a child in a bathtub with upper body exposed," as not age appropriate within the text My Five Senses by Margaret Miller.
School board votes to modify texts within new K-5 curriculum
The Wednesday, July 31 District 200 School Board meeting discussed among other issues, modifications to the new Wit and Wisdom curriculum for language arts in grades K-5. Modifications to curriculums … more
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The cell phone policy will be enacted for the 2024-2025 school year.
Hastings High School releases new cell phone policy
Hastings High School has announced enforcement of a policy for cell phone usage for the 2024-2025 school year. The change comes from new legislative requirements that compel schools to enact policies … more
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Kurt Neumann of the BoDeans belted out a song in the band’s set at the Music by the Mississippi Festival Saturday night.
Music by the Mississippi brought the heat!
It was a hot night at the Treasure Island Amphitheater for its Music by the Mississippi Festival Saturday. The weather wasn’t all that was steamy. In a festival headlined by the BoDeans and the … more
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Residents: Life is good in Hastings
The results of the 2024 Hastings Community Survey have recently been released with residents grading the city on metrics like safety, transportation, affordability and confidence in governance. The … more
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The view from above as the Spin Doctors were finishing their portion of the Rivertown Days concerts in downtown Hastings. The riverfront provides the perfect backdrop for the carnival rides and midway games.
Days to remember!
The 45th annual Hastings Rivertown Days took place last weekend featuring carnival rides, craft fairs, events across the community and live music with Saturday headliner the Spin Doctors. While the … more
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It is clear that Shannon Tarr has a personal connection with each and every rescue on her property.
Shannon Tarr’s Emotional Rescue Life
Many people have goals or visions of what their future may look like. And many people do reach their goals. But Shannon Tarr talks about reaching dreams. Hastings native Shannon Tarr had a dream … more
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Crowds from the 2023 Rivertown Days gather downtown.
Spin Doctors headline Rivertown Days 2024
Rivertown Days has long been the biggest event on the Hastings calendar. Live music, a craft fair, carnival rides, and events from the medallion hunt to the car show draw residents from across the … more
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